'Drunk Man,' 'Green Lantern' Now Wearing Jail Uniforms
POSTED: Tuesday, November 1, 2005
Two costumed men were arrested after a fight at a Halloween party at a Clay County apartment complex Sunday afternoon.
Deputies called to a disturbance at the Wells Road address said William Griffin, 26, who was dressed as "Belligerent Drunk Man," and Joseph Gilliam, 37, dressed as the Green Lantern, were fighting.Officers said when the two were separated, they refused to stop yelling or go inside. Gilliam was also belligerent and pushed one of the deputies, according to police. Pepper spray was used to restrain him.Deputies said Griffin's costume was comprised of a sweat suit, a belt made out of beer can pop-tops, and a Superman-style emblem on his chest that read "BDM." According to the arrest report, both had an odor of alcohol and had slurred speech.Both were charged with disorderly intoxication. Griffin was also charged with resisting without violence. Gilliam was also charged with battery on a law enforcement officer.
Copyright 2005 by News4Jax.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Deputies called to a disturbance at the Wells Road address said William Griffin, 26, who was dressed as "Belligerent Drunk Man," and Joseph Gilliam, 37, dressed as the Green Lantern, were fighting.Officers said when the two were separated, they refused to stop yelling or go inside. Gilliam was also belligerent and pushed one of the deputies, according to police. Pepper spray was used to restrain him.Deputies said Griffin's costume was comprised of a sweat suit, a belt made out of beer can pop-tops, and a Superman-style emblem on his chest that read "BDM." According to the arrest report, both had an odor of alcohol and had slurred speech.Both were charged with disorderly intoxication. Griffin was also charged with resisting without violence. Gilliam was also charged with battery on a law enforcement officer. Copyright 2005 by News4Jax.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
A late-season tropical system lost hurricane strength this morning as it heads for the Gulf Coast, but could still pack high winds and storm surges when it comes ashore early tomorrow.
It was standing room only at Sunday's memorial service for a brother and sister authorities said were killed by their father, who then took his own life.
An 11-year-old Gainesville girl called 911 and helped her mom deliver her newborn baby sister when the big moment came before they could get to the hospital.
A U.S. Army hospital spokesman says the man suspected in a deadly shooting spree at Fort Hood, Texas, is conscious and able to talk.
A central Florida television station reports that a man accused of fatally shooting his wife inside their mansion attended the woman's memorial service this weekend.
Crime scene investigators took video of inside Quinn Gray's home the night she was reported missing. Detectives were looking for evidence. Gray claimed she was forced from her home at gunpoint and cops considered it a crime scene.
Sept. 9, 2008: Ponte Vedra Beach mother Quinn Gray describes her very physical relationship with the man she said abducted her.
Police said Osmanovic and Gray spent several nights at a south metro motel, and on one particular morning, Osmanovic wore a recording device and said he was going back to the hotel room to be with Gray.
The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office arrested 34 people Friday morning in connection with illegal narcotics transactions.
SEE IT, SNAP IT, SEND IT: Thousands of eyes and nearly as many cameras pointed toward the sky over Jacksonville's beaches this weekend for the Sea & Sky Spectacular.
Top-dollar designs don't always provide a good return for the rich and famous. Check out which celebs were caught in fashion flops.
Quinn Gray showed investigators marks on her arms and legs she said were the result of her kidnapping.
Slideshow
An 800 square foot mobile home in Nassau County was destroyed by fire Tuesday night. Both residents in the home escaped safely.
Capturing N.E. Florida's wanted suspects is a tough task, so the local station is trying to help with the Wheel of Justice. Every Thursday morning, the wheel spins and a wanted fugitive is profiled.
Images: Fugitives On 'Wheel'
Email Alerts
RSS News Feeds
Mobile
Live Streams
Slideshows
Video
Search
